Etemadi, Ramtin (2019) Adoption of social media for professional knowledge sharing by construction professionals in Australia. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
Abstract
This study examines the adoption of social media for work-related knowledge sharing (KS) in the Australian construction industry. A new model has been developed. Mixed research methods including a survey and interviews were conducted. Performance expectancy, knowledge sharing self-efficacy, and facilitating conditions were the factors affecting the adoption of social media for KS by construction professionals in Australia. Trust played a critical role in enhancing potential enablers and reducing barriers for social media Verification, and monitoring mechanisms are suggested for improving levels of trust. The findings contribute to improving KS in the construction industry.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Thesis advisor: | Hon, Carol; Murphy, Glen and Manley, Karen |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Australia; knowledge sharing; professional knowledge management; social media; technology adoption |
| Index terms: | interview, survey, knowledge sharing, professional knowledge, Australia, construction professional, monitoring, social media, construction industry, self-efficacy, technology adoption |
| Subjects: | technology adoption, control systems, data collection methods, industry analysis, professional development, knowledge management, innovation and technology management, human factors and perception, Geography |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Engineering Principles, Site Management, Digital Applications, Research Practice, Information Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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